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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53 243

The request for proposals for the Design-Build Fort Hood Replacement Hospital, Phase I (PN 74650 ) and Phase II (PN 74728) , Fort Hood, Texas, is amended as follows:

See Continuation Sheet(s).

NOTE: Proposal receipt due date and time remain November 23, 2009 at 2:00 p.m., CST. See attached SF1442.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 2

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

W9126G-10-R-0001

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

16-Oct-2009

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

16-Nov-2009

CODE

US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, FORT WORTH

ATTN: CESWF-CT

819 TAYLOR ST, ROOM 2A19

P.O. BOX 17300

FORT WORTH TX 76102-0300

W9126G 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W9126G-10-R-0001

SECTION SF30 - CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

CHANGES TO DOCUMENTS 00 – PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

1. SF 1442 – Solicitation, Offer, and Award.- Delete the SF1442 and replace with the attached new SF1442, bearing the notation “Amendment 0003”. Change is to Block 13.A.

2. Specification Section 00 22 10 - PHASE 1 - DESIGN-BUILD SELECTION PROCEDURES.- Replace section 00 22 10 with the attached new section 00 22 10, bearing the notation “Amendment 0003”.

End of Summary of Changes

RECOVERY

PROJECT NUMBER 74650 & 74728, Hospital Replacement Phase I & II, Fort Hood, TX

The w ork w ill consist of the design and construction of a new medical center w ith approximately 947,000 square feet to replace the existing Ft Hood Hospital, including construction of a new central utility plant. Construction w ill be located on the athletic f ield site adjacent to the existing hospital campus. Primary facilities w ill include the complete hospital replacement, consisting of all inpatient services, the ambulatory and outpatient clinics, ancillary services, emergency department, ambulance garage, building information systems and special foundations, utilizing EBD. Supporting facilities w ill include site w ork, parking, and utilities. The facility w ill be designed in accordance w ith Unif ied Facilities Criteria (UFC) 4-510-01, DOD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings, UFC 4-010-01, American w ith Disabilities Act and Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADA/ABAAG), and applicable energy conservation legislation. Operations and maintenance manuals, commissioning, and comprehensive interior design w ill be provided. Sustainable Design and Development (SDD) and Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct05)

The Contract Specialist is Christi Edw ards, 817-886-1047.

CHRISTI EDWARDS (817) 886-1267

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS

NEGOTIATED

16-Oct-2009

(RFP)

(IFB)

X

CALL:

B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

See Item 7

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID

3. DATE ISSUED

9. FOR INFORMATION A. NA ME

SOLICITATION

NSN 7540-01-155-3212 1442-101 STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance w ithin _______15 calendar days and complete it w ithin ________1300 calendar days after receiving aw ard, X notice to proceed. This performance period is X mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________

12 A . THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE A ND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES," indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)

X YES NO

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and AM3 11 AM3 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by ___________ local time (AM #2) 23 Nov 09 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time.

shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

B. An offer guarantee X is, is not required.

C. All offers are subject to the (1) w ork requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

D. Offers providing less than _______60 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due w ill not be considered and w ill be rejected.

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

4. CONTRACT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS FORT WORTH

819 TAYLOR ST, RM 2A19

FORT WORTH TX 76102-0300

W9126G

PAGE OF PAGES

1 OF

CODE

(Title, identifying no., date):

12B. CA LENDAR DAYS

02:00 PM (hour) Sealed envelopes containing offers

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 6. PROJECT NO.

8. A DDRESS OFFER TO (If Other Than Item 7)

(817) 886-6403FAX:TEL: (817) 886-1267 TEL: FAX:

W9126G-10-R-0001 98

M2EDDMJG

Typewritten Text Amendment 0003

20B. SIGNATURE

(REV. 4-85)STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK

TO SIGN

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (Continued) (Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the w ork required at the prices specif ied below in strict accordance w ith the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in w riting w ithin ________ calendar days after the date of fers are due.

the minimum requirements stated in Item 13D. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13D.)

AMOUNTS SEE SCHEDULE OF PRICES

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. A CKNOWLEDGMENT OF A MENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

OFFER (Type or print)

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. A MOUNT 23. A CCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DA TA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO A DDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

CODE

(Insert any number equal to or greater than

20C. OFFER DA TE

25. OTHER THAN FULL A ND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)

CODE27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY:26. A DMINISTERED BY

(Include ZIP Code)14. NA ME AND A DDRESS OF OFFEROR 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

See Item 14

(Include only if different than Item 14)16. REMITTANCE A DDRESS

30B. SIGNATURE

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to s ign this document.)

document and return _______ copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees Your of f er on this solicitation, is hereby accepted as to the items lis ted. This award con-to f urnish and deliv er all items or perf orm all work, requisitions ident if ied summates the contract, which consists of (a) the Gov ernment solicitation and on this f orm and any continuation sheets f or the consideration s tated in t his y our of f er, and (b) this contract award. No f urther contractual document is contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be necessary .

gov erned by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the c lauses, representations, certif ications, and specif ications or incorporated by ref er-ence in or at tached to this contract.

30A. NAME A ND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON A UTHORIZED 31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30C. DATE

(Type or print)

TEL: EMAIL:

31B. UNITED STATES OF A MERICA 31C. A WARD DATE

BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

(M ust be fully completed by offeror)OFFER

“APPENDIX D”

SECTION 00 22 10

PHASE 1 - DESIGN-BUILD SELECTION PROCEDURES

1.0 OVERVIEW

2.0 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

3.0 PHASE 1 PROPOSAL AND RELATED EVALUATION FACTORS

4.0 TAB A – STANDARD FORM 1442 AND PROPOSAL DATA SHEET

5.0 TAB B – FACTOR 1 – CORPORATE RELEVANT SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

5.1 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

5.2 EVALUATION CRITERIA

6.0 TAB C – FACTOR 2 – PAST PERFORMANCE

6.1 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

6.2 EVALUATION CRITERIA

7.0 TAB D – FACTOR 3 – ORGANIZATION AND TECHNICAL APPROACH

7.1 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

7.2 EVALUATION CRITERIA

8.0 TAB E – FACTOR 4 - EVIDENCE OF ABILITY TO OBTAIN BONDING

8.1 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

8.2 EVALUATION CRITERIA

9.0 PHASE 1 EVALUATION PROCEDURES

9.1 SOURCE SELECTION EVALUATION BOARD (SSEB)

9.2 EVALUATION

9.3 DEFINITIONS

9.4 EVALUATION AND RATING SYSTEM

9.5 PAST PERFORMANCE RISK RATINGS

9.6 GO/NO-GO RATINGS

PHASE ONE – SECTION 00 22 10 ATTACHMENTS

1 – PROPOSAL DATA SHEETS

2 – COMPANY SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE CONSTRUCTION OR PRIME CONTRACTOR

3 – COMPANY SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE DESIGN FIRM OR IN-HOUSE DESIGN

CAPABILITY

4 – PAST PERFORMANCE EVALUATION TELEPHONE INTERVIEW QUESTIONNAIRE

1.0 OVERVIEW

This Request for Proposal (RFP) solicits for the design and construction of an approximately 947,000 square foot replacement hospital at Fort Hood, TX. The project requires the design and construction of a state-of-the-art full service medical treatment facility, and associated site work and utilities infrastructure. The contract will be a Firm- Fixed Price (FFP).

Proposal Submission and the Two (2) Phase Design-Build Process. This process requires potential contractors to submit their performance and capability information initially (Phase I) for review and consideration by the Government. Following the review, evaluation and rating of these proposals, the Government will select up to three of the highest rated Offerors to receive the technical requirements package and provide a technical and cost proposal for consideration by the Government at Phase II. The technical and cost proposals of the selected contractors will be reviewed by the Government. The technical information contained in the Phase II proposal will be reviewed and evaluated by the Government in accordance with the evaluation criteria set out Section 00 22 20. The final evaluation rating used for comparison, selection and award will reflect both the rating received in Phase I and the evaluation rating received in Phase II. Cost information will not be rated in either phase but will be evaluated in response to the funding limitations set out in Section 00 11 00 – PRICE PROPOSAL SCHEDULE and Offeror’s price proposals.

FOR ALL THOSE CONTRACTORS WHO COMPETE IN BOTH PHASE I AND PHASE II,

THE CONTRACTOR’S PROPOSAL SHALL BE DEFINED AS ALL INFORMATION

WHICH WAS SUBMITTED IN RESPONSE TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF BOTH

STEPS OF THE SOLICITATION.

In Phase II of this process, the Government will evaluate both technical capability and price. In accordance with Section 00 21 00, Local Clause 52.227-4001 TWO-PHASE

DESIGN-BUILD STIPENDS AND LIMITED RIGHTS TO TECHNICAL DESIGN

PROPOSALS (5/14/2005), this solicitation uses the Two-Phase Design-Build selection procedures, as described in FAR Sub Part 36.3, and provides for payment of a “stipend” to those unsuccessful Phase 2 Offerors, not selected for award of the resulting Design- Build contract. Payment of the stipend will be initiated ten (10) calendar days after contract award provided the award has not been protested.

Only those Offerors who receive a written notification from the Ft Worth District Contracting Officer that their firm has been selected to participate in Phase II of this solicitation are invited to submit a Phase II proposal. The Government intends to announce the names of Offerors selected for Phase II in the FEDBIZOPPS website. An Offeror that does not want this information released must provide a written notification and explanation of its objections to release of the information. Those Offerors selected for Phase II will be provided the technical requirements package anticipated to be issued under any resultant contract.

2.0 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Firms formally organized as design-build entities, design firms and construction contractors that have associated specifically for this project, consortia of firms or any other interested parties may submit proposals. Associations may be as joint ventures or as key team subcontractors. Any legally organized Offeror may submit a proposal. All designs must be under the direct supervision of appropriately licensed professionals for each discipline involved.

Contractor Team Arrangements. Contractor Team Arrangements are considered an arrangement in which (1) two or more companies form a partnership or joint venture to act as a potential prime contractor; or (2) a potential prime contractor agrees with one or more other companies to have them act as its subcontractors under a specified Government contract or acquisition program. In accordance with FAR Subpart 9.6, the Government will recognize the integrity and validity of contractor team arrangements;

provided, the arrangements are identified and company relationships are fully disclosed in the offer. The Offeror shall identify the major or critical aspects of the requirement to be performed by those identified in the Contractor Team Arrangement. The submission must contain a narrative that clearly explains the relevance to a particular factor of information concerning a company that is part of a Contractor Team Arrangement. The Government will consider the adequacy of this explanation in deciding the relevance of the information to this procurement.

Any Offeror submitting an offer in the name of a joint venture, shall include a fully executed copy of the joint venture agreement with the offer. Joint venture agreements which require SBA approval may be submitted absent the requisite SBA Servicing Agency approving authorities’ signature; however, the Offeror shall submit evidence from the Offeror’s SBA Servicing Agency that the Offeror has notified and discussed the proposed joint venture for this project with the appropriate SBA personnel. For 8(a) set-aside procurements, all prospective Joint Ventures must comply with Title 13 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 124.513. For HUBZone set- aside procurements and awards to HUBZone SBCs through full and open competition after a price evaluation preference in favor of qualified HUBZone SBCs, a Joint Venture must comply with 13

CFR 126.616.

Offerors shall submit their proposal to the address shown in Block 7 of Standard Form 1442.

Proposals are due no later than the time and date specified in Block 13 of Standard Form 1442.

2.1 GENERAL PROPOSAL FORMAT:

Title Page. Include the title of the solicitation, solicitation number, Offeror name, and date of the submittal.

Table of Contents. Each volume of the proposal shall contain a detailed table of contents. If more than one binder is used, the complete table of contents shall be included in each. Any materials submitted but not required by this solicitation (such as company brochures) shall be relegated to appendices.

Printed Matter Submissions. Written material shall be on 8 ½ x 11 inch paper printed in no less than a 10 pitch or 10 font. 11 x 17 pages will be allowed only if the written material is provided in 8 ½ x 11 format and the remainder of the page is used for illustrations to assist in conveying the narrative message. Page limitations, where specified in the RFP, shall be considered a maximum. Pages in excess of any specified limitation shall not be evaluated. A single 8 ½ x 11 or 11 x 17 inch sheet with written material on one side only shall constitute one page. However, if both sides of the sheet bear written material then this single sheet shall be counted as two pages.

Binders. Proposals shall be submitted in tabbed, three ring binders.

Number of Copies. Offerors shall submit an original and eleven (11) hard copies of their proposal for Phase I to include 1 CD with each copy.

Electronic Submission. In addition to the hard copies required, all Offerors that advance to Phase II shall submit their submittal on a CD-ROM. This includes the Phase I submission and Volume II of the Phase II submission, including all drawings. Written portions of the proposal should be in MS Word, Adobe Acrobat PDF, or WordPerfect format. The electronic version shall be either a single file tabbed in the same order as the hard copy or multiple files hyperlinked to a single table of contents. Drawings should be in one of the following formats: Microstation DGN, Adobe Acrobat PDF, Max View CAL (with Sendable INDEX,SVD), or Auto Cad DWG. Any portion of the proposal not available in electronic format, i.e. cut sheets, should be scanned in Adobe Acrobat PDF format. The CD-ROM must be clearly labeled by solicitation number, project name, installation, and Offeror’s name. In the event of any conflict between the electronic submission and the hard copy submission, the hard copy submission will govern and will be the material upon which the Government bases its evaluation and ultimately, its decision.

3.0 STEP 1 PROPOSAL AND RELATED EVALUATION FACTORS

Location Factor/Subfactor Number Description Relative

Importance

TAB A SF1442

Proposal Data Sheet

TAB B Factor 1

Specialized Experience

Most Important

TAB C Factor 2

Subfactor 1

Subfactor 2

Past Performance

Prime/construction contractor

Design firm(s) and subcontractor design consultants

2nd Most Important

TAB D Factor 3 Organization and Technical Approach

3rd Most Important

TAB E Factor 4 Evidence of Ability to Obtain Bonding

GO/NO-GO

4.0 TAB A - STANDARD FORM 1442 AND PROPOSAL DATA SHEET

4.1 Submit the SF 1442, completed and signed by a person authorized by the Offeror.

Include the completed proposal data sheet (See attachment 1, provided at the end of this Section). Offers submitted in the name of a Joint Venture must be signed in accordance with the terms and conditions specified in the joint venture agreement as evidenced in the proposal.

4.2 Proposal Data Sheet – See Attachment 1 provided at the end of the Phase I section.

Offerors should ensure telephone number; fax number, e-mail address and DUNS number are all included. DUNS number will be used to access ACCASS and CCASS data. Offerors should also provide any other assigned number that identifies them in the ACCASS or CCASS databases. If a separate DUNS has been created for a joint venture (J-V) it must be submitted. All companies submitting as a joint venture should register in CCR as a joint venture prior to Phase I proposal submission. A DUNS number shall also be provided for each company identified in any other proposed association of firms or Contractor Team Arrangement. The Offeror should also submit their Tax ID number on the proposal data sheet.

4.3 Teaming Agreement, if applicable. See paragraph 2.0. Note to 8(a)—SBA must approve a joint venture agreement prior to the award of an 8(a) contract on behalf of the joint venture. See paragraph 2.3.

5.0 TAB B – FACTOR 1 - SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

5.1 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

5.1.1 The prime contractor and the design firm(s) (or prime contractor if design is to be self-performed) shall each demonstrate recent, relevant experience on similar projects, using Attachment 2 at the end of this section. The prime contractor and the design firm(s) shall each submit no more than five (5) projects each. Offerors may identify state and local government and private contracts that are similar to the Government’s requirements.

Design firms may list prime contractors they have worked for or government, private or commercial customers. If projects were design-build, so identify them. If the Offeror is a joint venture, each firm shall provide information, submitting no less than five (5) projects, with a maximum of ten (10) projects total demonstrating experience relevant to their role on this project. If any firm has multiple functions or divisions, limit the project examples to those performed by the division, unit or team member submitting the offer. Submit projects that are currently well underway (designers can submit fully designed projects and construction firms can submit 50% construction progress) or construction substantially completed within five (5) years preceding the date of this Solicitation.

5.1.2 Projects will be considered similar to this procurement if they are similar in complexity in type, scope and magnitude. The projects submitted should include the following criteria.

Projects do not have to include all of the criteria; however, projects that meet all of the criteria may be more highly rated.

5.1.3 Design and construction of Hospital Complexes. Multi-function hospital facilities designed to accommodate inpatient care functions and outpatient care clinics. All work must be new construction.

5.1.4 Project minimum size should reflect 400,000 square feet of gross space.

5.1.5 Project construction value of at least $350,000,000.00.

5.1.6 Additionally, projects should reflect the following features in terms of complexity:

(a) Private or Government Medical Facilities with a full range of inpatient and outpatient medical services arrange in a campus environment.

(b) General office space with reconfigurable walls and partitions.

(c) Conference rooms with audio-visual conferencing capabilities.

(d) Exterior covered loading areas and/or work spaces.

(e) Executive and general administrative offices.

(f) Significant Information Technology (IT) operational areas.

(g) Building associated utility infrastructure.

(h) Parking area and/or facilities to accommodate required occupancy.

5.1.7 The Offeror may provide a supplemental narrative (not project lists), not to exceed two pages, explaining how any corporate experience that is not directly related to the specific projects above is applicable to this project and how the Government will benefit.

5.1.8 The Offeror should describe any previous teaming experience between current team members, if not described in Attachment 2. Design Firms should describe their experience on LEED or SPiRiT projects, if not included on the project list. Offeror may describe design-build experience on other type projects. The other type projects must be currently well underway (designers can submit fully designed projects and construction firms can submit 50% construction progress) or construction substantially completed within five (5) years preceding the date of this Solicitation.

5.2 EVALUATION CRITERIA:

5.2.1 The Government will evaluate the extent of recent, related experience of the prime contractor and design firms in design, construction or design-build. Experience on the projects identified through the use of Attachment 2 will receive more consideration than experience provided in the supplemental narrative. The Government may place greater importance on projects performed as a prime contractor than as a subcontractor, depending upon overall role and relevancy of the project. Federal Government project experience will not be rated inherently more important than non-Federal Government project experience.

5.2.2 The Government reserves the right to verify the experience record of cited projects or other recent projects by reviewing the Corps of Engineers Construction Contractor (or Architect-Engineer) Appraisal Support System (CCASS/ACASS), other DOD or Government appraisal systems or by contacting owners or references. The Government may check any or all cited references to verify supplied information.

5.2.3 The relevant experience of key personnel proposed for this project will not be evaluated or considered under this factor.

5.2.4 Previous design-build experience is not necessary for a satisfactory rating. The

Government may consider previous design-build experience a strength, even if the experience is on different type projects than this project. Similarly, the Government may consider previous recent teaming experience among the team members as value added, even if on different type design and/or construction projects than this project. However, the more relevant the experience, the more consideration it will be given.

5.2.5 Design firms must demonstrate qualifications and experience in sustainable development and design based on the US Green Building Council’s LEED Green Build Reference Guide or the Corps of Engineer’s SPiRiT Rating Tool for a satisfactory rating.

5.2.6 If the Offeror cannot provide information concerning recent, relevant experience on similar projects or the Offeror has no relevant experience, a determination will be made as to the risk this lack of experience presents to the Government and the Offeror will be given an appropriate rating for this factor.

6.0 TAB C – FACTOR 2 - PAST PERFORMANCE

6.1 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

6.1.1 Past performance refers to the quality of recent project experience from the owner’s perspective. The prime construction contractor and the design firm (or prime contractor if design is to be self-performed) shall each complete and provide a Past Performance Information Sheet on three (3) projects which meet the criteria described in Section 5.1 Submission Requirements above using Attachment 3. If any firm has multiple functions or divisions, limit the project examples to those performed by the division, unit or team member submitting the offer. Additional Past Performance Information Sheets may be submitted for consideration on any other member of a Teaming Arrangement as defined in Section 2.0 that will perform a major or critical aspect of the project. Projects cited on the Past Performance Information Sheets shall be currently well underway (designers can submit fully designed projects and construction firms can submit 50% construction progress) or construction substantially completed within five (5) years preceding the date of this solicitation. The Government may contact and interview the points of contact and reserves the right to interview other individuals if the point of contact is not available utilizing the sample questionnaire shown at Attachment 5. The Offeror or the design firm may briefly provide information on problems encountered on identified projects and any corrective action.

6.1.2 For reference and additional evaluation purposes, Offeror’s shall provide a Past Performance Questionnaire, shown at Attachment 5, to the Points of Contact specified on each of the Past Performance Information Sheets that is submitted. A sample Transmittal Letter to accompany the questionnaire is provided at Attachment 4.

Completed questionnaires shall be submitted directly from the reference(s) to the Fort Worth District Contract Specialist identified in Block 9a of the 1442 either via email, facsimile, or mail. This authorization for email or facsimile submission does not extend to any other aspect of the proposal. Completed questionnaires must be received by the date and time established for receipt of proposals. It is incumbent upon the Offeror to ensure completed questionnaires are timely received.

6.1.3 Other Sources. The Government may contact sources other than those provided by the Offeror for information with respect to past performance. These other sources may include but are not limited to: CCASS (Construction Contractor Appraisal Support System), ACASS (Architect-Engineer Contractor Appraisal Support System), and telephone interviews with organizations or individuals familiar with the Offeror’s performance.

6.1.4 The past performance of individuals will not be credited under this factor.

6.2 EVALUATION CRITERIA:

6.2.1 The Government will evaluate the Offeror's past performance using the sources available to it including but not limited to: the example projects identified by the Offeror and submitted on the Past Performance Information Sheets and Past Performance Questionnaires received from references. ACASS, and CCASS will be used only for projects completed within three years from the date of the solicitation. Offerors may be provided an opportunity to address any negative past performance information about which the Offeror has not previously had an opportunity to respond if such information is determined to present an impact on the rating to be assessed.

6.2.2 The Government will consider past performance of the prime construction contractor and the design firm, (or the prime contractor if design is to be self-performed). If a firm has multiple functions or divisions, the Government will only evaluate the past performance of the unit or division submitting the offer. The Government may also consider the past performance information submitted on any other team member. However, in accordance with Section 2.0, above, the consideration and weight given to past performance information concerning other than the prime contractor will be based on the extent of involvement of the team member in the project and the adequacy of the proposal in identifying and addressing such arrangements and roles.

6.2.3 The Government will consider relevant projects that are currently well underway (designers can submit fully designed projects and construction firms can submit 50% construction progress), or construction substantially completed within five (5) years preceding the date of this solicitation. Projects should include the criteria in Section 5.0.

Projects do not have to include all of the criteria; however, projects that meet all of the criteria may be considered more relevant and may be more highly rated. The Government will consider the currency and relevance of the information, source of the information, context of the data, and general trends in contractor performance. The Government places higher value on projects for which successful performance can be confirmed through sources such as telephone interviews with the contacts identified in the proposal, CCASS/ACCASS or other agency performance databases, Offeror furnished references or personal knowledge. The Government places a higher value on projects which provided particularly difficult or unique challenges and the innovative methods the Offeror used to resolve problems successfully.

6.2.4 The Government will evaluate past performance based on the elements listed below:

(a) Quality of Construction and Safety Record. The Government will evaluate all information available with respect to the quality of the actual construction undertaken and the standards of workmanship exhibited by the Offeror. The Offeror’s safety record and overall safety program will also be evaluated.

(b)Timeliness of Performance. The Government will evaluate all information available with respect to the completion of projects within the scheduled completion times.

(c) Customer Satisfaction. The Government will evaluate all information available with respect to customer satisfaction, cooperation with customers, and interaction on past projects.

(d) Subcontractor Management. The Government will evaluate all information available with respect to effective management of subcontractors on past projects.

6.2.5 If the Government does not obtain past performance information for the projects identified by the Offeror and cannot establish a past performance record for the Offeror through other sources, past performance will be rated neither favorably nor unfavorably.

7.0 TAB D – FACTOR 3 - ORGANIZATION AND TECHNICAL APPROACH

7.1 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

7.1.1 This information considers the Offeror’s intended technical approach to design and construction of the type facilities specified in the RFP. Limit the submission to twenty pages or less, clearly but concisely describing the technical approach to execution of the contract. At a minimum the narrative should respond to the questions, or address the topics, outlined below:

(a) Does the Offeror’s team demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental design-build problem, i.e. a design and construction proposal that meets the RFP requirements while still meeting the funding constraints identified?

(b) Does the Offeror demonstrate a suitable understanding of the process to enable it to adequately address and anticipate the risks associated with Design/Build processes?

(c) Identify and explain the roles and responsibilities of team members that will perform major or critical aspects of both the design and construction phases. Also, include a general description of the work the Offeror will self-perform to be compliant with the requirements of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.236-1, Performance of Work by Contractor.

(d) How does the Offeror continue the design phase of the project and incorporate User comments and reviews into the process?

(e) Briefly describe the Offeror’s Design Quality Control Program.

(f) What is the design team’s involvement throughout the construction period?

(g) How does the Offeror integrate construction subcontractors into the design process?

(h) What are the Offeror’s processes for handling construction and design problems?

(i) Describe the Offeror’s implementation plans to utilize “fast track” procedures on this project whereby preliminary site construction activities can begin prior to 100% completion of the design documents.

7.2 EVALUATION CRITERIA:

7.2.1 The Government will evaluate the strengths, weaknesses and any deficiencies in the submission. Based on the submission provided, the Government will evaluate the Offeror’s overall understanding of the design-build process and its capability to execute an awarded contract.

7.2.2 Offerors are cautioned that the Technical Approach Narrative shall not exceed (20) pages and that Government evaluators will review and evaluate only the information contained on the first twenty pages.

8.0 TAB E – FACTOR 4 – EVIDENCE OF ABILITY TO OBTAIN BONDING

8.1 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

8.1.1 Evidence of Bonding Capacity: Submit a letter of commitment from a surety, signed by an officer or agent authorized to bond, that identifies the offeror’s available bonding capacity and limits that the surety will bond the Offeror, as the successful awardee for this project, taking into consideration the Cost Ceiling Limitation described in this Solicitation. The surety must be acceptable to the Government and must appear on the Department of Treasury Circular 570 “Companies Holding Certificates of Authority as Acceptable Sureties on Federal Bonds and Acceptable Reinsuring Companies.” If the Offeror submits evidence from an individual Surety, the individual surety must include documentation meeting the requirements of FAR 28.203 and contract clause 52.228-11.

8.1.2 If the joint venture involves a constructor and an A-E firm and the constructor intends to provide the bond, provide a complete explanation with confirmation from the surety.

8.2 EVALUATION CRITERIA:

8.2.1 The offeror must show satisfactory bonding capacity and access to a surety listed on the Department of the Treasury’s Circular 570 for at least the amount stated in the Solicitation in the Funds Limitation provision. Individual sureties must be acceptable per the requirements of FAR 28.203 and contract clause 52.228-11.

9.0 PHASE 1 EVALUATION PROCEDURES

9.1 SOURCE SELECTION EVALUATION BOARD (SSEB)

9.1.2 The SSEB will be established to conduct the evaluation of proposals received in response to this solicitation. The evaluation will be based on the content of the proposal, proposal corrections and any information obtained from other sources, e.g. past performance information. The SSEB will not consider any proposal incorporated by reference, except as expressly allowed by this solicitation.

9.2 EVALUATION

9.2.1 The SSEB will evaluate the proposals and assign a consensus rating for each evaluation factor and subfactor. Offerors are cautioned to put forth their best efforts for the Phase 1 submission, and to furnish all information clearly to allow the Government to determine their performance capability. Offerors should not assume that they will have an opportunity to clarify or correct anything in their proposal after submitting it in response to Phase 1.

9.2.2 The Government reserves the right to allow proposal corrections, if deemed necessary to determine the most highly qualified offerors to shortlist for Phase 2.

9.2.3 The Contracting Officer, independently exercising prudent business judgment, will determine the most highly qualified offerors to short-list for Phase 2.

9.3 DEFINITIONS

9.3.1 Deficiency

-A material failure of a proposal to meet a Government requirement or a combination of significant weaknesses in a proposal that increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance to an unacceptable level.

9.3.2 Weakness

- A flaw in the proposal that increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance.

9.3.3 Significant Weakness

-A flaw in the proposal that appreciably increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance.

9.3.4 Strength

-Means an aspect of a proposal that appreciably decreases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance or that represents a significant benefit to the Government.

9.3.5 Uncertainty

- Any aspect of the proposal for which the intent of the offeror is unclear because there may be more than one way to interpret the offer or because inconsistencies in the offer indicate that there may be an error, omission, or mistake.

9.4 EVALUATION AND RATING SYSTEM

9.4.1 General: The Government will review the proposals and rate the quality of each evaluation factor and subfactor (if any). The SSEB will rate each proposal against the specified evaluation criteria in the Solicitation requirements. They will not compare proposals at this time. After all proposals are rated, the Government will compare the ratings and relative advantages and disadvantages of proposals against each other in order to determine which Offerors are the most highly qualified under Phase 1 to short-list for participation in Phase 2.

9.4.2 Review Write-up: The Government will support each rating with a narrative, separately listing all strengths or advantages, weaknesses or disadvantages, deficiencies, and required clarifications.

9.4.3 Rating System: After listing proposal strengths, weaknesses and deficiencies, the SSEB will assign an adjective rating of “Unsatisfactory”, “Marginal”, “Satisfactory”, “Good” or “ Excellent” to each factor and subfactor (except those factors rated as GO/NO-GO and past performance), which reflect the Government's confidence in each offeror's technical ability, as demonstrated in its proposal, to perform the requirements stated in the RFP.

The adjectival ratings shall be assigned, using the following criteria:

(i) Excellent: Proposal demonstrates excellent understanding of the requirements and approach that significantly exceeds performance or capability standards. Has exceptional strengths that will significantly benefit the Government.

(ii) Good: Proposal demonstrates a good understanding of requirements and approach that exceeds performance or capability standards. Has one or more strengths that will benefit the Government.

(iii) Satisfactory: Proposal demonstrates acceptable understanding of the requirements and approach that meets performance or capability standards. Acceptable solution.

(iv) Marginal: Proposal demonstrates shallow understanding of requirements and approach that only marginally meets performance or capability standards necessary for minimal, but acceptable contract performance.

(v) Unsatisfactory: Proposal fails to meet performance or capability standards.

Requirements can only be met with major changes to the proposal.

9.5 PAST PERFORMANCE RISK RATINGS

9.5.1 Risk ratings shall be done for each Past Performance factor. Past Performance Risk Ratings assess the risks associated with each offeror's likelihood of success in performing the requirements stated in the RFP based on the offeror's demonstrated performance on recent contracts. SSEB members and the SSA may use personal knowledge or information from other sources in its evaluation of an offeror’s past performance, provided such information is consistent with the established evaluation criteria of the RFP. Offerors that have no relevant performance record will be given a neutral/unknown risk rating for these factors:

(i) Unknown Risk: No relevant performance record is identifiable upon which to base a meaningful performance risk prediction. A search was unable to identify any relevant past performance information for the Offeror or key team members/subcontractors.

This is neither a negative or positive assessment.

(ii) Low Risk: Based on the Offeror's past performance record essentially no doubt exists that the Offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

(iii) Moderate Risk: Based on the Offeror's past performance record some doubt exists that the Offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

(iv) High Risk: Based on the Offeror's past performance record extreme doubt exists that the Offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

9.6 GO/NO-GO RATINGS

9.6.1 Go/No-Go Ratings will be provided for those factors that the offeror must meet in order to perform the work under this contract. These are pass/fail evaluation factors. A proposal must either satisfy the evaluation factor or be ineligible for contract award. There is no additional consideration provided to those proposals that exceed the requirements for a GO/NO GO factor.

ATTACHMENT 1

PHASE I – TAB C

PROPOSAL DATA SHEET

Fort Hood Hospital

1. Name of Firm:

Address:

Phone:

Fax:

E-mail:

DUNS # (used for accessing CCASS)

If a joint venture or contractor-subcontractor association of firms, list the individual firms and briefly describe the nature of the association. Provide DUNS for each.

Firm 1:

Firm 2:

Firm 3:

Nature of Association:

2. AUTHORIZED NEGOTIATORS. FAR 52.215-11

The Offeror represents that the following persons are authorized to negotiate on its behalf with the Government in connection with this Request for Proposals (RFP).

[List names, titles, and telephone number of the authorized negotiator.]

Name of Person Authorized to Negotiate:

Negotiator's Address:

Negotiator's Telephone:

Negotiator’s E-mail:

ATTACHMENT 2

PHASE I – TAB E

CORPORATE RELEVANT SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

DATA SHEET.

Project Title:

Location:

Contract number:

Nature of involvement in this project, i.e. General Contractor, subcontractor, designer, or other:

Level of involvement in this project in terms of specific work performed:

Procuring activity:

Procurement point of contact and telephone number:

List date of construction completion or percent completion if construction is underway:

Address of building(s):

Address and telephone number of owner:

Indicate type of project (private sector, Government, planned unit development, etc.):

General character of project:

Total cost:

Date of Completion or Estimated Date of Completion:

ATTACHMENT 3

PHASE I – TAB F

PAST PERFORMANCE INFORMATION SHEET

1. On an attached sheet, provide information for three projects currently well underway, successfully completed or substantially completed projects, preferably of similar design or features to that specified in the RFP, that are being or have been constructed by the Offeror to be used for reference and evaluation purposes. These should be the same projects for which questionnaires have been provided to the Procurement Point of Contact. See paragraph 5.1.1 for submission requirements.

2. For each project provide the following information:

Project Title:

Location:

Contract number:

Procuring activity:

Procurement point of contact and telephone number:

Rating given by Owner, if any:

List date of construction completion or percent completion if construction is underway:

Address of building(s):

Address and telephone number of owner:

Indicate type of project (private sector, Government, planned unit development, etc.):

General character of project:

Total cost:

Total cost of all modifications:

3. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES. On an attached sheet, list any projects within the last three years that have been assessed liquidated damages. Provide an explanation.

4. TERMINATED PROJECTS. On an attached sheet, list any projects within the last three years that have been terminated. Provide an explanation.

ATTACHMENT 4

SAMPLE TRANSMITTAL LETTER

FOR PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE

Date: _________________

To: ______________________________________

We have listed your firm as a reference for work we have performed for you as listed below. Our firm has submitted a proposal under a project advertised by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Ft Worth District. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), an evaluation of our firm's past performance will be completed by the Corps of Engineers. Your candid response to the attached questionnaire will assist the evaluation team in this process.

We understand that you have a busy schedule and your participation in this evaluation is greatly appreciated. Please complete the enclosed questionnaire as thoroughly as possible. Space is provided for comments. Understand that while the responses to this questionnaire may be released to the Offeror, FAR 15.306 (e)(4) prohibits the release of the names of the persons providing the responses. Complete confidentiality will be maintained. Furthermore, a questionnaire has also been sent to ____________________ of your organization. Only one response from each office is required. If at all possible, we request that you individually answer this questionnaire and then coordinate your responses with that of ________________________, to develop a consensus on one overall response from your organization.

Please ensure your completed questionnaire arrives NOT LATER THAN PROPOSAL DUE DATE.

The questionnaire may be returned by e-mail to Christi Edwards, christi.edwards@usace.army.mil, Attn: Christi Edwards, or mailed to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, Attn: Christi Edwards, 819 Taylor Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102. If you have questions regarding the attached questionnaire, or require assistance, please contact Christi Edwards, 817-886-1047. Thank you for your assistance.

ATTACHMENT 5

PAST PERFORMANCE EVALUATION QUESTIONNAIRE

Upon completion of this form, please send directly to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Contracting Office via e-mail, or mail. Email address is: christi.edwards@usace.army.mil. Mailing address is:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, Attn: Christi Edwards, 819 Taylor Street, Fort Worth TX 76102. Do not return this form to our office. Thank you.

1. Contractor/Name & Address (City and State):

2. Type of Contract: Fixed Price ________ Cost Reimbursement ________

Other (Specify) ________________________________

3. Contract Number: ______________________________________________

4. Description of Work: (Attach additional pages as necessary)

5. Complexity of Work: High ________ Mid _________ Routine __________

6. Location of Work:______________________________________________

7. Date of Award: ________________________

8. Status: Active _________ (provide percent complete)

Complete __________ (provide completion date)

9. Name, address and telephone number of Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative:

10. QUALITY OF CONSTRUCTION/DESIGN AND SAFETY RECORD:

Evaluate the contractor's performance in complying with contract requirements, quality achieved and overall technical expertise demonstrated.

Outstanding Quality

Above Average Quality

Satisfactory Quality

Marginal Quality

Unsatisfactory or Experienced Significant Quality Problems

Remarks: _____________________________________________________________

11. EFFECTIVENESS OF SAFETY PROGRAM (Not Applicable for A-E):

Evaluate the contractor's performance in relation to safety.

Outstanding

Above Average

Satisfactory

Marginal

Unsatisfactory or Experienced Significant Problems

12. TIMELINESS OF PERFORMANCE:

To what extent did the contractor meet the contract and/or individual task order schedules if the contract was an indefinite delivery type contract?

Completed Substantially Ahead of Schedule (Outstanding)

Completed Ahead of Schedule…